2011 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Diesel · SA61 YGH
2011 SEAT Ibiza (1.2L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 131,950 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SA61 YGH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2024
- 131,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA61 YGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Seat Ibiza (SA61 YGH) between June 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
SA61 YGH Mileage History
- 27/06/2022118,526 mi
- 27/06/2023128,247 mi+9,721 mi
- 27/06/2023128,247 mi
- 11/09/2024131,950 mi+3,703 mi
Average of roughly 6,075 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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